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The Cost of These Dreams

Book • 2019
The Cost of These Dreams is a collection of stories that delve into the lives of sports figures like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Pat Riley, exploring the personal costs of their achievements.

Thompson's work is celebrated for its vivid detail and insight into the human side of sports.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Recommended by Ryan Holiday , highlighting its exploration of the pursuit of greatness and its costs.
Wright Thompson On The Costs Of Greatness Throughout History
Recommended by Ryan Holiday as one of his all-time favorite sports books.
Wright Thompson on Untangling Myth from History in America
Recommended by Ryan Holiday as a collection of amazing sports writing.
Wright Thompson on Reckoning with the South’s Buried Secrets
One of Ryan Holiday ’s favorite books; he raves about it and carries it in his bookstore.
ESPN’s Seth Wickersham on the Patriots, Tom Brady and Greatness
Mentioned by Alex Ostberg while discussing the challenges faced by elite athletes and the pursuit of success.
NCAA All-American Alex Ostberg Shares His Wisdom On Perspective, Gratitude, Taking Action, & Being A Life-Long Learner
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when discussing the cost of pursuing one's dreams.
Amelia Boone On Excellence and Endurance
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite writers and a great sports writer, whose book "The Cost of These Dreams" is praised.
ESPN's Wright Thompson On What Makes Us Great… And Human
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book exploring the costs of pursuing ambitious goals.
How To Change Your Mindset and Transform Your Life with Ryan Holiday #171

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